Lesson on Synonyms

Synonyms

Synonym

A synonym is a word that means the same or almost the same as another word.

Vocabulary

• A foe is an enemy. | If something is vast, it is huge.

• A prank is a trick. | Drowsy means the same as sleepy.

• If you are absent, you are missing. | If you are feeble, you are weak.

• An annual event is a yearly one. | A reply is an answer.

• If something is sturdy, it is strong. | When you purchase something, you buy it.

Choose the Synonyms

Read the word at the top of the screen. Find and choose the two other words that mean almost the same thing.

Multiple Select

prank

• joke

• parade

• trick

Multiple Select

foe

• friend

• enemy

• opponent

Multiple Select

reply

• answer

• request

• respond

Multiple Select

feeble

• foolish

• weak

• frail

Multiple Select

drowsy

• sleepy

• drippy

• tired

Multiple Select

sturdy

• weak

• strong

• tough

Multiple Select

vast

• huge

• enormous

• short

Vocabulary Review

• A foe is an enemy. | If something is vast, it is huge.

• A prank is a trick. | Drowsy means the same as sleepy.

• If you are absent, you are missing. | If you are feeble, you are weak.

• An annual event is a yearly one. | A reply is an answer.

• If something is sturdy, it is strong. | When you purchase something, you buy it.

Synonym Practice

Read each word choice. Three of the words are synonyms, but one word does NOT belong. Choose the word that does NOT belong.

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that doesn't belong.

• gone

• absent

• missing

• here

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that doesn't belong.

• buy

• get

• dunk

• purchase

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that doesn't belong.

• prank

• joke

• parade

• trick

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that doesn't belong.

• feeble

• foolish

• weak

• frail

Open Ended

Write what the word synonym means.

Example: A synonym describes _____.

Multiple Choice

Choose the word that doesn't belong.

• weak

• sturdy

• strong

• tough